Bi-Monthly Pest Control

The Illinois Department of Corrections is requesting quotations for bi-monthly pest control services at Dixon Correctional Center under a three-year contract, with proposals due July 1, 2026.

The scope covers pest control treatment across 148 structures totaling 772,891 square feet at the facility. Of this total, 758,985 square feet require pest control services only, 11,332 square feet require both bird and pest control services, and 2,574 square feet require bird control services only. Buildings range in construction date from 1916 to 1997, with the majority built between 1921 and 1988. The vendor must provide services on a bi-monthly frequency throughout the three-year term.

The State of Illinois Standard Terms and Conditions v23.2 govern contract performance. Vendors must obtain all necessary licenses and permits at their own expense, comply with prevailing wage requirements where applicable, and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The State reserves the right to conduct background checks on vendor personnel. General Commercial Liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence / $2,000,000 aggregate, Auto Liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence, and Workers' Compensation insurance as required by law are mandatory. Vendors awarded contracts of $1,000 or more must pay a $15 Minority Contractor Initiative fee deducted from the first payment. The State retains the right to terminate for cause with written notice to cure or for convenience with thirty days' written notice without penalty. Payment is contingent on appropriated funds; the State may suspend or terminate without penalty if appropriations are insufficient or decreased. All work product becomes the sole property of the State of Illinois. Records must be maintained for three years (five years if federal funds are used) and are subject to audit.